Smoking in Chile
Smoking is allowed in Chile and there exist some control measures for tobacco. Cigarettes can legally be sold, purchased online and bought from vending machines. The importation of cigarettes for trade is also permitted with a license. However, advertising them is banned, health warnings are required on packaging, the minimum legal age for sales is 18 years, and there are legal restrictions on smoking in public places. Cigarettes are subject to a specific excise tax of 34.30%, and the total taxation rate is 80.26%. Smoking remains a major public health issue in Chile. In 2024, there were approximately 4.2 million current smokers aged 15 years and older in the country. This shows that the adult current smoking prevalence was 26% in 2024, with 28.8% among males and 23.3% among females. In comparison, this prevalence was 28.2% in 2022. For reference, the number of daily smokers was about 3.7 million which corresponds to a daily smoking prevalence of 26.3%, with 29.4% among males and 23.4% among females. In 2021, smoking was attributed to 7,142 deaths in Chile, including 4,694 deaths among males and 2,447 among females. This indicates that smoking accounted for 5.33% of all deaths in the country in 2021, representing 6.51% of all male deaths and 3.95% of female deaths.
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March 17, 2025 by vapingpost.com
Chile Embraces Harm Reduction – A Smarter Path to Tobacco Control
Chile's Law No. 21.642 recognizes harm reduction benefits of vaping and nicotine pouches, adopting smart regulations unlike neighboring countries. The law separates novel products from tobacco, limiting nicotine content at 45 mg/ml, contrasting the EU's 20 mg/ml cap. Other Latin American nations like Argentina, Venezuela, and Mexico lean towards prohibition despite evidence showing vaping is safer than smoking. Argentina's ineffective ban contradicts policies allowing other nicotine products, while Venezuela's restrictions haven't reduced smoking rates. Mexico's recent ban on e-cigarettes and fentanyl aims to tackle public health concerns. These examples illustrate the debate between ideology and evidence-based regulations in harm reduction strategies.
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